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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
4
The Pioneer in its December 19 1912 issue printed its first Christmas editorial under current management. It reflects on childhood Christmas memories and contrasts past simple joys with modern giving, urging duty to the less fortunate and citing Edwin Markham's verse as a guiding sentiment.
A brief poem fragment recalls a man battered on Christmas Eve with a tale of an alibi and a scarred coat. The line hints at hardship and irony as a snowfall backdrop frames the memory.
In Sweet Grass County Montana Alban Nixon as Trustee petitions the District Court for leave to sell real estate in sections 29 and 30 township 1 north range 15 east plus water rights stock and rights of way held in trust. Hearing set January 5 1938 at Big Timber. Beneficiaries named with addresses include Fletcher Thur inger Chiswell Barnes Kieffer Corsette Cora Bullen Marie Bullen Garber Johnson Morton and others. Attorneys J Miller Smith Paul W Smith and David R Smith. Pub dates Dec 9 16 23 30 1937.
Department of the Interior notices Lucius C. Ormsby of Big Timber Montana filing to prove up a land claim under the 1916 act. Final proof before United States commissioner John A. Lowry at Big Timber on January 26, 1938. Witnesses include Fred W. Thompson Ora W. Thompson William Summers Arthur E. Ormsby all of Big Timber. First publication December 23 1937.
The State of Montana filed for patent to all of sections 16 and 36 in township 5 north range 12 east through serial number 082123 under the June 1934 act. Protest notices must be filed within thirty days after the last publication to receive consideration before patent issuance. Thos. F. Corbally published Dec 16 23 30 1937 and Jan 6 13 1938.
The court designates terms of court for Park Gallatin and Sweet Grass counties Montana for 1938 with specific January April July and October dates. Final hearings for naturalization petitions are set for all three counties on April 4 October 3 April 1 September and April 6 October 5 respectively. Law and motion days follow county schedules and holidays push tasks to the next law day.
In Sweet Grass county Montana the Sixth Judicial District court sets Wednesday January 5 1938 at ten oclock in the forenoon for proving and probate of the will of John M Tobin deceased and for hearing the application of D J Walvoord and Julia Thompson for letters of administration with the will annexed Dated December 10 1937 John N MacFarlane Clerk A Ronald McDonnell Big Timber Montana Attorneys for Petitioners Pub Dec 16 23 30 1937
The Commercial Bank and Trust Company annual stockholders meeting will be at Citizens Bank and Trust Co in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 11 1938 at 7 p m. Directors to be elected and other business may be transacted Alva L Lamb Secretary January 6 1938.
The Citizens State Bank in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana will hold its annual meeting at the office of Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Tuesday January 11 1938 at 7 pm for election of directors and other business. E L Frang Secretary.
The annual meeting of stock holders of the Big Timber Building and Loan Association will be held at Citizens Bank and Trust Co in Big Timber Montana on Monday January 10 1938 at 7 oclock p.m. The meeting will elect trustees and handle any other proper business. Harold Roe Secretary January 6 1938.
Annual meeting of State Farms Co to be held at Citizens Bank and Trust Co office in Big Timber Sweet Grass County Montana on Tuesday January 11 1938 at 7 oclock p m for electing directors for the ensuing year and for such other business as may properly come before said meeting Alva L Lamb Secretary Treasurer
The Citizens Bank and Trust Co. will hold a meeting at the bank office in Big Timber Sweet Grass for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. Alva L. Lamb cashier.
The board of county commissioners of Sweet Grass County Montana schedules a hearing for January 5 1938 at 2:00 p m to hear objections to closing two miles of county road starting at the southwest corner of section 31 township 4 north range 17 east along the township line to the southeast corner of section 32 township 4 north range 17 east. Objections may be presented at the commissioners office with reasons why the road should not be closed. By order of the board E R Patterson clerk and recorder Dec 9 16 23 30 37.
Notice to creditors and all persons with claims against Henry Schrader deceased. Alva L. Lamb as administrator asks claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication. Addressed to creditors at Citizens Bank & Trust Company Big Timber Montana. attorneys listed. Dates Dec 9 1937 to Jan 6 1938.
Miles Grasfield filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a land claim in Montana. The hearing before United States commissioner John A. Lowry at Big Timber is set for December 29, 1937. Names Charley Blaser Tobias Osen Lars Fotland and George Smith appear as neighbors or witnesses. First publication November 25, 1937. fifth publication December 23, 1937.
Laws filed. Nick Lorig. For Sale Native and alfalfa hay. A Moens and Son Melville. For Sale Corr al posts. J A Kelsey Timber. For Sale Registered Hereford bulls at 125. For Sale Russian Olive seed per pound. For Sale 1934 Plymouth coupe. TROXELS CUTS LOose Prices cut 14 1-3 percent on all stores and furniture. Stock to be sold for whatever it may bring. Act now.
The Yellowstone valley saw a good snow fall starting Monday night and continuing into Tuesday. Weatherman Fred A. Webb records about two inches with 12 above Tuesday night. Boulder country also reports a good fall, while area north of the river had lighter amounts. Visitor John P. Campbell from Melville notes about half an inch in his locality.
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